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A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and multiple bungalow-style buildings. - Lua Villas (Cóbano)
A beach scene with palm trees and two people carrying surfboards. - Lua Villas (Cóbano)
A pathway surrounded by lush tropical foliage, leading to a structure with a stone facade. - Lua Villas (Cóbano)
A modern building with a sloped roof and a wooden balcony. - Lua Villas (Cóbano)
A hammock chair tied between two windows, a table with two glasses and a bottle, and lush green foliage outside. - Lua Villas (Cóbano)
A terrace, a garden, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Lua Villas. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this villa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, reflexology, or Ayurvedic treatments. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a statue.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Beachside (Apartment Olas )

A poolside area with a built-in seating area, a covered patio, and lush greenery.

Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Beachside (Apartment Olas )

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Amor)

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Amor)

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a statue.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Pool View

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a mounted television.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Design Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Pacha)

A bedroom with a bed, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with a view of greenery.

Design Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Pacha)

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, Lua Villas is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Hermosa Beach. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ziplining nearby. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
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150m Oeste del Super Hermosa, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    15 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hermosa Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cocal Beach
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grande Hermosa Tidepool
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach
    12 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Tomate
    10 min drive
  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
    11 min drive
  • Namoré
    9 min drive
  • El Patio Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Soda Tica Linda
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 33 lbs per pet
  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: CRC 70,000 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Surf lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 4 buildings
  • 7 units
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 33 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CRC 70000 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Lua Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Lua Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of CRC 70000 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lua Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lua Villas?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Lua Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, roundtrip fee applies.

Where is Lua Villas located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hermosa Beach, Cocal Beach, and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Santa Teresa Beach and Manzanillo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Lua Villas Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect hotel for Santa Teresa

Lua Villas is a small but lovely hotel. The staff were very friendly, helpful and gave us many good tipps. Its close to a beautiful and quite beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lua Villas was absolutely amazing for our week long stay! The kitchenette is well stocked with the cookware and dishware we needed to cook most evenings. We enjoyed the yoga studio and the pool daily and thought the location was perfect for what we wanted. Playa Hermosa Cóbano is a quiet and lovely community away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa, but close enough for a jaunt into town if needed. The landscape and vegetation at Lua Villas is beautifully done to allow guests privacy and seclusion within the space. And we can't forget the staff. Everyone was so helpful and Julia, in particular, helped us with so many things. We'll be back and will plan to stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derik

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property is amazing and private. The beach access is great as well as the surf. WiFi was fast and much needed since the areas cell signal is abysmal. Roy was great with the check in process and making sure we were updated prior to arriving. Heads up, make sure you’ve got WhatsApp installed prior to arriving. Seems to be the best means of communication with the property. Plenty of restaurants and bodegas within walking distance. We’ll definitely stay again when we return to Santa Teresa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely hotel…nice bungalow and grounds. Feels very private. A/C is limited to bedrooms, but it worked well. Nice overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Absolutely Perfect Accommodations & Location!

Lua Villas and the staff are wonderful! The beach is just a few minutes walk, and is truly magical, especially at sunset. It is also conveniently located walking distance to several excellent restaurants and a small supermarket. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location but no AC.

The positive first, Ideal location walking distance to the beach, very friendly staff. Before booking I read a couple of complaints about the AC not working. I assumed it was a issued that was fixed, it was not. We stayed for three nights with no air. The property may need to invest in new AC units.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Abraham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was not clean and the property has not been maintained properly. There were wholes on the wall, no blackout, very inefficient air conditioned in the second floor and very old mattresses and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tasteful getaway in the land of pura vida

My friend and I wanted to escape the blistering cold in New York for the holidays and booked a place here last minute. At first I was surprised such a nice place was still available so close to the holiday season and I thought, could this place be real? Turns out it was a brand new villa resort and we were the first guests in our villa. The hosts Luis and Juan were extremely attentative and helpful beyond our measure. Juan is super quick to respond on Facebook and WhatsApp, and he also helped arrange airport taxi and shuttle services and provided local taxi numbers. He and Luis recommended several great places for dinner, as well as fun local nightlife in Santa Teresa. Both gentlemen are more often on the property than not, and very friendly and eager to know and greet their guests by name and offer their help in any way they can. As for the place - the kitchen is so comfortable to cook in. We had 80% of our meals at home over the course of a week. Great AC in the bedroom. Comfortable shower. Spacious and very clean villa. Cleaners come daily. Patio/balcony which makes for great dinners. Beautiful pool with a comfy lounge area and a gorgeous yoga deck! 24 hour security which is super helpful if you come home late night and forget your keys to the front gate! THANK YOU LUA VILLAS! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fabricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gracias a Dios que solo habíamos reservado 1 noche en esta propiedad. Cuando llegamos a hacer check in alrededor de las 3pm todo estaba bien. Alrededor de las 5pm se fue la luz en la propiedad. Pensamos que esto iba a ser pasajero sin embargo la luz no regresó hasta el día siguiente alrededor de las 10am. Es importante mencionar que las otras propiedades de alrededor si contaban con luz. Al estar sin luz por casi 12 horas la comida que teníamos en el refrigedor se puso mala. Claramente no había aire acondicionado y un ventilador y el hotel no contaba con tan siquiera luces de emergencia, todo era total oscuridad. Pasamos una noche terrible. Dejando de lado el tema de que no hubo electricidad, la piscina estaba sucia, el control remoto para abrir el porton no funcionaba, los paños estaban con manchas de cloro y amarillos. El baño solo cuenta con jabón para el cuerpo, por lo que asegurencen de llevar shampoo y demás. Esto se mencionaba estaba incluido pero no lo estuvo. No hay ni una raya de señal en la propiedad, si pasa algun accidente no hay manera de comunicarse. Comunicamos a administración nuestra incomodidad y solo mencionaron que no era culpa de ellos. En general, entendemos que la electricidad no dependa de la propiedad, pero como hotel deben tener plan A,B,C,D cuando estas dando este tipo de servicios no puedes dejar a tus huespedes sin luz por 12 horas. Además, la piscina y sus instalaciones sí dependen de ellos y estas estuvieron sucias en toda nuestra estadía.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Muy lindo el lugar muy tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in the Amor Suite for 3 nights. Cons: We were attached the the office area and next to the surf boards. We were up every morning by 7AM do to banging and noises. Additionally, it was hard to sleep because the AC did not work longer than a couple of hours and it got very hot. Not to mention it dripped on our heads. Additionally, you were required to have it off all day, including the fan so we always came back to a very hot room. At one point when we returned from out day, they changed the gate code on us without an email or anything to let us know. There was "security" there to let us in after we knocked on the gate door , didnt ask for our name or any credentials and seemed skeptical to let us in and it was pouring rain. Then we had to literally shimmy our bodies between trees and a truck because they parked right in front of the access to our door and stayed like that until we had to check out, making it super difficult to get our bags or anything out of our room. Also, we were scared to use the towels because if they got dirty, we would be charged $30. Pros: The pool area is beautiful and they had alot of amenities like surf board rentals at a good price and yoga classes. They are also far away from the super busy part of Santa Teresa. Also they were very vlose to TP8 Pizza which we were able to walk to and it was delicious. Also they had a filtered water dispenser and recycling cans. We will probably not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GERSON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente lugar para descansar y pasarla bien cerca de una bellísima playa. La atención muy buena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ein Traum - toller kleiner Pool, wunderschöne gestaltet, ruhig, Zimmer sind total schön.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excelente elección. Voy a volver definitivamente.

Nos gusto mucho el lugar, el unico problema fue que la habitacion estaba a la par de la recepcion entonces era poco privado. Las Villas si estan muy bien acondicionadas y el lugar y la limpieza estan excelentes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location, too hot inside.

This place is beautiful, staff is friendly, and its just steps to the most perfect beach. The only issue we had is that the upstairs bedroom got HOT, and just didnt have enough ventilation up there. Bad design.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Jungle sanctuary

We loved Lua Villas, however were a bit dissapointed when we changed room from one Villa to the room ” Amor”, as it was much smaller then described and didn’t really have a porch with hammock as our other villa. But generally this is a magical sanctuary, great surf within 5 minutes and amazing pool and yoga area on the residence. Just remember to book a ATV as it’s quite the distance to Santa Teresa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Very nice place. Friendly staff and very helpful. The only problema is that the room is very dark because of the abundant vegetation around it(which is nice to see so much green), so you have to turn on the light even in the middle of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 days of relaxation

Amazing staff and great facilities - Would 100% Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Urlaub im kleinen Paradies

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit tollen Design. Obwohl die Anlage sehr klein ist, fühlt man sich durch die Bepflanzung sehr abgeschnitten und geschützt. Die integrierte Pool Landschaft ist sehr schick. Das Personal überaus freundlich. Zum Strand sind es zwei Minuten zu Fuß. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff onsite were always super friendly and helpful. The room was cleaned every day. We loved the pool, and the yoga shala - we even practiced in it! The grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and having a private outdoor patio was a big bonus. There's a surfboard rental and a good corner store just a stone's throw away. The walk to the beach, with excellent surfing and sunsets, is beautiful and takes just minutes. Overall an excellent, tranquil spot that we hated to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property is an oasis located in a very beautiful raw part of Costa Rica. The owner Louis and his staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and accommodating. I look forward to returning back to Lua Villas!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total relax

Excelente opción, el hotel esta prácticamente nuevo y tiene un diseño muy moderno. Podrían mejorar el parqueo ya que muy muy estrecho.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erixa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely villa, walking distance to a nice beach!

Such a great place to stay. Only a few minutes from the main strip in a quiet area. You can walk down to the gorgeous beach within minutes and some great restaurants and a small market close by. I would definitely recommend this to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
to be frank i was a little worried as not much reviews .. but what a great surprise! Absolutely amazing, highly recommended, i'm picky ... so don't hesitate a sec.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impeccable

Très bel endroit tranquille, propreté impeccable, belle plage à 2 minutes de marche, endroit à recommander
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018